Industry Sponsorship

1: Eligibility Criteria

a) Eligible ‘Projects’ are defined as events, initiatives, campaigns, exhibits, performances, interactive experiences and so on that align with Creative Saskatchewan’s mandate to support the commercialization of the creative industries in Saskatchewan. Projects must propel creative entrepreneurs in developing their business capacity and be designed to impart skills / tools to further the entrepreneur’s career.
Please note that market access alone is not an eligible project.

b) The creative industries that Creative Saskatchewan supports include the following categories:

i. Book Publishing
ii. Craft and visual arts
iii. Interactive digital media
iv. Live performing arts (theatre, dance, stand-up comedy, etc.)
v. Music (orchestra, singers, bands, etc.)
vi. Film and television production

Examples of past events that Creative Saskatchewan has sponsored:

• Yorkton Film Festival – Presenting Partner & Meet the Decision Makers Panel
• Saskatchewan Book Awards – Publishing Category
• Regina International Film Festival Association – Funders Networking Event
• SK Interactive Digital Showcase – Connector Event

2: Creative Saskatchewan Mandate – Considerations

Creative Saskatchewan is the economic development agency for Saskatchewan’s creative industries. Creative Saskatchewan unlocks the potential of the creative industries and fuels the economic engine of homegrown talent, converting creativity into cashflow. The agency’s investments propel creative entrepreneurs as they create, perform, innovate, and export in their pursuit of commercial success.

When considering sponsorship requests, we consider the project’s alignment with our Mission, Vision, and Values.

Our Mission:
Creative Saskatchewan is a leader supporting collaboration, entrepreneurial capacity, innovation, and convergence that maximizes leveraged resources, commercial success and market access for Saskatchewan’s creative industries and producers.

Our Vision:
We are driven to achieve a future where Saskatchewan’s creative producers continue to realize diverse commercial opportunities in national, international, and emerging markets which collectively grow thriving, sustainable creative industries.

Our Values:

As an organization we uphold the following values to support the interest of the creative community:

• Trusted partnerships
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Success
• Integrity

Representing diversity in Saskatchewan’s creative sectors

While not a requirement, Creative Saskatchewan does take inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility into consideration:

• Does the project make a concentrated effort to be accessible to creative entrepreneurs?
• Does the project directly support creative entrepreneurs who are black, indigenous, or another visible minority?
• Does the project directly support LGTBQIA2s+ creative entrepreneurs?

3: Amounts and Deadlines

a) Creative Saskatchewan sponsorships are available year-round until the fund is exhausted.

i. Sponsorships for the following year may be conditionally accepted pending fund availability after the Creative Saskatchewan budget is finalized and approved by the Board of Directors for April 1.

b) Applicants must clearly outline what Creative Saskatchewan funds will be allocated towards.

c) Applicants are required to submit their application with ample time for review, approval, follow up, and implementation of appropriate benefits.

d) Creative Saskatchewan will set quarterly deadlines to receive sponsorship requests, and will respond to requests no later than 8 weeks from the last day of the quarter:

• Requests submitted in Q1 (April 1 – June 30, 2023)
  • Response date: August 25, 2023
• Requests submitted in Q2 (July 1 – September 30, 2023)
  • Response date: November 27, 2023
• Requests submitted in Q3 (October 1 – December 31)
  • Response date: February 26, 2024
• Requests submitted in Q4 (January 1 – March 31)
  • Response date: May 27, 2024

4: Ineligible Projects

Creative Saskatchewan does not fund the following:

• Organizations seeking funds for capital costs or operational costs;
• Events or initiatives that do not support Creative Saskatchewan’s mandate;
• Please note that market access alone is not an eligible project.
• Projects that have received funding from SK Arts or SaskCulture for the same activities;
• Political organizations or parties;
• Religious organizations;
• Organizations advocating for political or religious beliefs;
• Crowdfunding campaigns (such as Go Fund Me); and/or
• Organizations that discriminate based on culture, gender, sexual orientation, race, language, ethnic origin, economic status, religion, political, or other conscientiously held beliefs.

5: How to Say Thank You

Display the Creative Saskatchewan Logo

• Our logo must appear within your project, for example, on the cover, in the credits, on the website, on signage at events, in advertising and marketing materials, and so on.
• You can download our logo and the specs here.

Verbally Acknowledge Creative Saskatchewan

• Media interview, speeches, or at events.

Invite Creative Saskatchewan partners to participate in your project

• If you have an event or exhibit of interest, feel free to reach out to us about attending ourselves, or arranging for your local MLA or even a Ministry representative to arrive.
• We’re happy to coordinate any speaking opportunities you may have.

Tag Creative Saskatchewan on social media

• If you have social media, acknowledge Creative Saskatchewan’s support and tag us (@CreativeSask) – we’re on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.